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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.05, 716.36 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.05, 716.36 and 322.62 is: 445.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.05 : 716.36 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.05/716.36 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.05x = 716.36 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.05x = 231,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,112.26/519.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.26

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